Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Flashback


Mom missing her front teeth. 

Flashback of Justin's favorite...t ball.

Baby Tiger

Baby Tiger is a pro at everything.

Skating

Baby Tiger thinks I am a pro biker.



Memories

Making memories daily and love looking back on them too.

What!?  My hair is doing what?

Reconnection with Chippy.

So tired!

Checking the waves. 

Team Boys. 

Big Dad.  I was probably Hudson's age when this picture was taken.

Big Pig.

D Surf Lesson


We got Dylan and his buddy a private surf lesson from a keiki coach.  Dylan wants to be out with the older groms so bad and I feel like I am holding him back.  I want surfing to be fun and him to enjoy it!  The lesson went well.  It pushed his boundaries and I am so glad it went well.  The type of coaching is not yet for him and his level.  Maybe try again in the future with Mommy's coach.

They went out, made it through the shore break.  Some bigger waves coming through and steep drops.  Since he wasn't being pushed at an angle the drops were super steep for him.  He did so well and got so many great rides.  The drops scared him and he has one wave take him a little close to some rocks than I would of liked!  He did great and didn't panic (I did).  They came in and then were going to go back out so coach could video.  Dylan decided no!  He was cold and done.  That was fine.  The session he had went well and I think he gained confidence and now we all know where he stands.

They were excited.  

Waxing their boards. 

Hudson was sad he couldn't join.

Paia bay.  New spot.  Little nervous since shore break can be a beast to get through. 

There they go.  Mommy letting go and nervous.   

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Growing up

These two are really growing up.  Field trips, helping in the kitchen and dropping the 6 foot.
Milestones are huge and I try to update my blog often but sometimes can't keep up. haha!

Dylan went on a Whale Watch field trip.  

Success.  

These two are my little kitchen helpers.

One morning we felt this earthquake!  Such a crazy feeling.  Thought someone was outside banging on the house then the walls started rattling and it stopped.   

Why not skate inside. 

Dropping the 5 foot now. 

Dropping. 

Golly Chickens.

Watching Yancey build our skate ramp. 

Explaining it to them. 

Chippy and Dylan meet again and pick up where they left off. 

Dropping the wave.

Dylan dropping wave by himself now.

Air drop

the 6 foot bowl.

Milestones!

Packing their own lunches really helps me out!


Thursday, February 16, 2017

Valentine


Happy Valentines Day!

Thank you to all for sending us love!  The boys are always happy to get mail and surprises.  
Makes them feel so special.  Thanks for thinking of us.  Hope you all had a great Valentines Day.
Love you all!

We had a great day.  First Day of Mommy being back.  Got to hang out with my family, make dinner together and celebrate love with these that I love so much.  Poor Dylan got a horrible headache, slight minor fever and exhausted so he didn't last long.

So happy!

Cool books.

Ride the wave.

Flowers from my garden.

Family dinner.

Hudson picking broccoli with his monkey.

Thank you Big Dad and Nana.

Poor Dylan didn't feel good.

Mom to Oahu

I got to go to Oahu for another girls surf adventure.  This time I just went with my good friend, Lara. We stayed at the same place and surfed with my coach, Doug Silva.  He is such a great coach and we love hanging out with him.  This time I got to meet, surf and hang out with Tom Carroll, an Australian pro surfer.  What an honor!  Watching these two surf together and the energy in the water from them both was incredible.  To hear him say "Ya Girl" while dropping into a wave was a treat!  Mahalo Nui Loa for such a great experience and teaching me so much Doug!  Be back soon!

Boys went for healthy donuts after dropping mommy off at the airport.

First time to use Uber by myself.  It was incredible and Lara and I were hooked.  
Had a car pick us up within 3 minutes of requesting it.

North Beach surf break.

Meanwhile, Justin taking amazing pictures.

Cubby Bear.

Mr. Fluff.

Tom Carroll.  Pro Aussie Surfer

What are we doing?!?!

About to shred with these two.  Oh boy!

Oahu is so beautiful.

Missed these two!